Ponce Health Sciences University-East

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,840

3.38% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,442

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

58%

88 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

693

97% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

77.8%

7 Graduates

About

Ponce Health Sciences University-East is a higher education institution located in Ponce Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Ponce Health Sciences University-East were General Psychology (54 degrees awarded) and School Psychology (18 degrees).

In 2023, 171 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ponce Health Sciences University-East. 83% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (171 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is $8,840, which is $−4,972 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 237 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is $8,840, which is $4,973 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,442.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Ponce Health Sciences University-East received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,840

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was $8,840. The cost of tuition at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is $−4,973 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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Average Net Price

$17,442

2023 Value

128%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ponce Health Sciences University-East had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,442. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ponce Health Sciences University-East grew by 128%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,800

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was of $10,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 28.6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 37.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ponce Health Sciences University-East (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Ponce Health Sciences University-East received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.45% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ponce Health Sciences University-East (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 237 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Ponce Health Sciences University-East received 88 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 57.1% annual growth. Out of those 88 applicants, 51 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58% acceptance rate.

There were 693 students enrolled at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in 2023.

Ponce Health Sciences University-East has an overall enrollment yield of 66.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 88

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ponce Health Sciences University-East was 58% (51 admissions from 88 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 44.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 57.1%, while admissions grew by 104%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ponce Health Sciences University-East (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Ponce Health Sciences University-East had a total enrollment of 693 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is 672 students and the part-time enrollment is 21. This means that 97% of students enrolled at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ponce Health Sciences University-East, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.289% White, and 0.144% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (85.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (12.3%) and White Female (1.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (84.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.5%) and Black or African American Female (0.163%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 693 students. The full-time enrollment at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is 672 and the part-time enrollment is 21.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ponce Health Sciences University-East (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was 85%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ponce Health Sciences University-East (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
690 enrolled students
White
2 enrolled students
Black or African American
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is 99.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.289% White, and 0.144% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 113 more women than men received degrees from Ponce Health Sciences University-East. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is hispanic or latino (171 degrees awarded).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is General Psychology (54 degrees awarded), followed by School Psychology (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ponce Health Sciences University-East, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (126 degrees awarded), Biology (18 degrees), and Health (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are Registered nurses (1,577,313 people), Physicians (539,298 people), Other managers (262,709 people), Medical & health services managers (238,738 people), and Postsecondary teachers (216,679 people).

The most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in 2023 are Psychology (126 degrees awarded), Biology (18 degrees), and Health (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are Psychology (126 degrees awarded), Biology (18 degrees), and Health (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,073,911 people), Elementary & secondary schools (682,496 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (531,144 people), Outpatient care centers (465,268 people), and Offices of physicians (427,398 people).

The most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are Psychology (126 degrees awarded), Biology (18 degrees), and Health (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ponce Health Sciences University-East.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
54 degrees awarded
School Psychology
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was General Psychology with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Ponce Health Sciences University-East according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Ponce Health Sciences University-East, which is 0.204 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (142).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in General Psychology, which is 0.302 times less than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in General Psychology, which is 3.31 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

171 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is hispanic or latino (171 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
142 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is hispanic or latino female (142 degrees awarded). There were 4.9 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (29 degrees).